VW Bus Restoration - Episode 77 - Family Affair | MicBergsma
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~WEST COAST CLASSIC INTERIORS (upholstery)
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~VINTAGE CAR LEDS (LED headlight)
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~AIRCOOLED ACCESSORIES (aluminum handles)
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~CUSTOMLED (Blinker genie 2)
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~OPT7 LIGHTING (Interior LED lights)
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~AIRCOOLED AUTO ELEC (custom wiring loom)
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~RETRO SOUNDS (radio system)
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~VLEDS (Backup light)
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~ WOLFGANG INTERNATIONAL (safari windows / steering box / mid mount)
Wolfgangint.com
~WAGENSWEST (Lowering / suspension parts)
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~KOCH'S (steering wheel restoration)
kochs.com
~ BUTTY'S BITS (Throttle Cable Guide Roller Kit / Throttle Kit)
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~ PPG (Auto paints)
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~ GRUMPY'S METAL (21/23 window conversion / deluxe trim kit)
grumpysmetal.com
~ WEST COAST WIPERS (Wiper service / restoration)
Don West - WestCoastWipers@gmail.com
~ SUBLIME CLASSIC RESTORATIONS (Gas tank)
sublimeclassicrestorations.bi...
~ JEREMY ROCK JOCK (Tow Hitch)
~ VINTAGE SPEED (Muffler)
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~ WEST COAST METRIC (seals / parts / bumper)
www.westcoastmetric.com
~ F2 PERFORMANCE SUPPLY (Oil cooler)
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~ BBT (Metal doors)
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~ EASTWOOD COMPANY (tools / paints)
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~ SKINNER CLASSICS (mentor / hospitality)
skinnerclassics.com
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Aloha! My channel is a mix of How To Videos, DIY, Tutorials, Product Reviews, Travels, Vlogs, Adventures, my VW Bus, and more! With most videos focused on helping people learn how to improve their videography or photography skills with various cameras, equipment, and accessories! I specialize in GoPro tutorials, Sony cameras, DJI Quadcopters, Apple iPhones, and more! I put subtitles on most of my videos because I am 90% deaf and I use sign language to communicate. I currently reside with my wife Lori in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Hit the subscribe button to join me on my next adventure!
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Wow! Time stamp, MAY 22, 2022! Hope that your last two years of fun with Kona have been awesome!
Haha I know very delayed on CZcams! Nope not really.. nothing happen yet with Kona
I know it's a bit like shutting the barn door after the horse has already bolted, but your Dad should have measured out the floor panels first.
Then, instead of having a 1" slither at the back, he could have had half a board at the front and half at the back. It makes it look more even that way. I know because I used Beach panelling on my floor. It's a hard wood and quite beautiful, also expensive so I took every precaution not to waste any.
About removing the powder coating where the wheel nuts go. Three days after, I finally got my bus on the road, having spent four years and £26,000 restoring it back to original factory condition, plus a few special hidden extras. I took my family to Alton Towers theme park one bank holiday weekend as a thank you for putting up with me, spending so much time working on Bob, my bus. Yes, i named my bus Bob. We camped for two nights, making the most of our trip.
Driving home on our last night, I had just joined the M25 motorway heading for the M3 to our home in Southampton, Hampshire. It was 2am, and because I was in a hurry to get home, I put my foot down. Most of the time, I was doing 70 mph but as I knew where the speed cameras were, I did reach 90 a few times when suddenly, as I was overtaking a lorry, my steering went all wonkey.
I never had much chance to do anything about it, even though I reacted instantly because just as I started to pull in towards what used to be the hard shoulder, slowing as quickly as I could, the nearside wheel came off causing the bus to grind down to the hub and caliper which then made the bus spin around violently.
Luckily for us, the lorry driver missed hitting us and pulled in on the hard shoulder in front. While we waited for the RAC to come, he showed me the accident on his dash cam and then gave me the memory card so I could present it as proof to my insurance company.
No one was injured, just scared half to death as they were all sleeping when the bus crashed down on the tarmac and juddered to a hault. The breakdown guy mentioned the nuts on the other 3 wheels were not loose but not as tight as they should be. He suggested grinding the powder coat off, which I later did using a large drill bit.
Lastly, I had the same issue with my gear selection. Only it turned out to be a faulty clutch plate as the springs for whatever reason seized up. Once it was replaced, I had no more issues.
On a happier note. I'm really looking forward to seeing your bus finished and what you will do next. Im sure you'll say you won't do anything else to Kona, but you will. You see, a bus is like a working process, a lifetime of love and dedication, and mortgage extensions.
I finished my bus 2 years ago. I told my then wife, we are divorced now, that i was finished with the bus. That because Bob was finished to original factiry spec, I didn't want to change anything, but that was a lie.
I changed many things, small things at first until the engine. I got one shipped from Australia after seeing one on an Astralian TV car show in a bus. They used a 6 cylinder aircraft engine, which they converted to run on petrol.
It cost $36,000 Australian dollars plus another 3,000 for shipping. The company that makes these engines can basically make it fit any conventional manual gearbox.
Before with the original 1957 rebuilt engine, with oversized pistons, it would reach 92 miles an hour max. With this new engine, I got Bob up to 127 miles an hour on the straight at Santa Pod Raceway. But from a standing start 0-60 in 10.26 seconds, which i was told for VW bus, a non charged engine, meaning without nitro, it was quite impressive. At the time, I was really impressed because to my right in the other lane as we sat waiting for the lights to change was a Porche Boxter who I left behind. My first attempt of three turns out was to be my best because the next two attempts, i got far too much wheel spin.
Then last month, the gearbox casings were shattered, probably due to the engines torque. Now I have a porch 911 gearbox with extra gear and power ratio.
I'm booked into Santa Pod from the 17th to 19th May for the VW Breakout. The family-friendly VW weekender, where i hope to beat my previous record in the 6 cylinder class. Unless another bus enters, I'll be the only one against BMWs and other touring saloon cars.
I forgot to mention. After the divorce, she got the dogs and kids, and I got the bus. I got the better deal, I think. No, I know I did. I never liked those dogs anyway, and the kids, well, they were too expensive to keep.😂😂😂
Does that make me a bad person?🤭🏴⚒️
The laminated floor your dad put in is a brilliant idea! I never thought of that! Looks very nice!
Thanks so much! 😊
It will be very very sad for us all when bus is done.... no more videos incoming but at same time, it been love and patient to follow whole journey!
Don't worry, tons of more videos to come with Kona in Hawaii! :)
This is, without any doubt, one of the finest restorations / customizations on the planet! So nice to see it coming to the end, but will miss the videos for sure!
Yeah. Next do a squareback
More Kona videos to come even after she is 'finished'! Stay tuned :)
Mic, your family's property is gorgeous. I'd love to have a piece of land where I can havea Koi pond. And that shop, that's every guy's dream. Thanks for sharing your Kona journey with us. It's been amazing!
Looking good Mic, but I’m glad you took some time away from the build to play uncle for the day with your nephews, they seemed to have a good time. The bus will be there tomorrow
Thanks Derek! Yes for sure!!
Even in my dreams I couldn’t imagine a place as nice as your parents home 🤙
5 years... Mic, it is restoration of the century!😂😂😂
it start 2019 been delay then that video in 2022 so basically 3 years
@@RealKepsi anyway, it was a long way...
Kona is looking amazing!!
You have a beautiful bus there there has been a lot of work go into the project and you need to be thankful to all that have put time in on it enjoy your ride and feel blessed that you have a special lady that has been understanding and beside you though the adventure
She is coming along beautifully! Can't wait till the next episode!
Thank you!! Next episode is coming up tomorrow morning!
The amount of time and work, that you have done on this bus, its just incredible. I almost wouldt dare to drive it 😂
haha :)
You've got to get up every morning with a smile in your face in Hawaii, and show the world all the love in your heart with Kona!!!
That's the plan! :)
The flooring is just the right touch. Being with family, makes things easier. You're more relaxed.
Oh yeah, so much better!
Mantaaaaaaapppppp.. From Indonesia..🇲🇨
Another great episode. It’s not a VW without a little oil leakage😂
haha yeah. thank you!
Brave of you refitting the engine before resolving 1st gear!
I've watched a lot of other YT videos lately and its just struck me how good yours and Lori's editing skills are!
Fantastic video as always.
Yay! New video!
😄🤙🏼🤙🏼 Ep78 tomorrow!
can't wait to see it on the road. Also so glad you did the powder coat removal on the wheels, guess who had their wheel almost fall off first drive with new powder coated wheels...
Yep me too😂🤦♂️
@@Demop_VW_garage It was my first drive with my wife too, trying to sell her on the idea of my new 1968 double cab being safe for the family...
Did you forget to tighten the steering-bracket up under the dash.? when you mounted the flasher.. - the bracket was moving when you pulled the steering.. but anyway.. - what a HUGE amount of work theres bin done.. I guess theres no nails left to chew on 😁... Verry 'naice' 👌
Oh no I didn't forget, not ready to tighten yet, need to get other things done and 100% working before I tighten up the bolts :)
Mic! I've been following you since the beginning. THIS RESTORATION IS EPIC! God bless you for preserving this machine! I love you for your dedication!
Hey, stoked you are here the whole journey! Thank you so much!
Been following since Episode 1. Can't wait to see it finished and drivable. God Bless
i love vw..
Me too!
Wd40 is flammable. I wouldn't use it on something electrical as it could start a fire! But that's just me. Love you videos! Keep them coming!
Good to know... VW mechanic told me to do that way haha! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Mic and Lori, Dan here from Tacoma. I have been viewing the entire restoration from start to almost finished. Lookin' good!
Thanks Dan!
Beautiful as front is OWL 🦉
Hi Mitch, I had a problem with the gear shifter, so I bought one from Vintage Speed (same people that make the exhaust), it is also longer than standard shift, so you dont need the extension and the gear changes are super smooth.
Vintage Speed shifter look so good, been thinking about it :)
@@MicBergsma Mitch, you wont regret it, easy to fit, super smooth and longer, so dont need the extension, so as your bus is so prestine, will look the part too, I know you have spent a fortune on Kona, but it is very good investment
also have different colors too
just looked and they a deal on the chrome 23" shifter, would look great in Kona
That's the magic mitch start them young and they'll have a good job! Loving the bus
Thank you 😊It was truly enjoyable to watch Kona be restored to a showroom beauty!
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Just love watching all the work going into the Bus/Kona.
Looking very nice mate, cant wait to see it driving, with the powder coat make sure its on thick on the back side of the rims, I've lost a wheel because of this. The powder became soft and made the wheel nuts come loose over time. Trans leaks are a bastard to fix, I'm dealing with one on the Ambulance right now :)
Thank you! Oh man! yeah, I only did it on the front side, where bolt sits.
Beautiful!
mahalo!
Looks terrific! Such good quality and what a nice family all coming together to help :)
Beautiful bus good job
Fantastic video Mitch n Lori👍🏻👌🏻👏👏👏👏
Kona be looking Great 🎉🎉. Be safe 🙏🏻
Glad to see is coming out better than show room display. It oughta be in a museum but then where is the fun in that!!!!
Haha exactly !
Absolutely inspiring and beautiful work!
Thank you! Cheers!
You should put some paint protection film now that you got it all paint corrected. It will give you peace of mind and allow you to use it without worrying too much.
Hey, Lori fits behind the wheel now! No more catalog… The bus is looking great!
Perfect
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This Bus is Awesome :)
Great video!! You really got a lot of details done. Kona looks so great!!
I was hoping to see/hear the engine running in this ep. Can't wait to hear that unmistakable VW clatter. The end is definitely in sight now.
Same, more problems showing up haha!
Wow.. Must say the bus is looking AWESOME... Just love the blue and white paint scheme... And the chrome beedings...i grew up with my father having a 1978 bay window(blue and white) and now I own a vw t3 camper also blue and white... But followed your build from the beginning... All that hard work and stress just paid off... Can't wait for the next episode.... Kona belongs in a vw museum
You should mail that ball of tape to Alex at the shop hahaha
hahah I should have!
Great restoration of the VW-Bus, hope you get it's engine start and work done next episode.
Thank! Working on it!
i cant wait for the wheels to be done. cookie cutter porsche would look insane
Great progress
Thanks!
Hi Mic, Ooh, wow, Kona is nearly ready for the road! The rails down the sides and front really finish the look. She is looking awesome! By the way, I received my Kona T shirt the other day, Really quick postage to the Isle of Wight and great quality too! Looking forward to the next episode. Love you guys 🙂
toujours agréable de voir la restoration et félicitation pour le beaux travail que vous faite en familles a bientôt de voir le travail terminé amitiés a vous Regis de la France
Awesome! About time too! Many thanks.
😄👍🏼
❤❤HELLO GREETINGS THAT BEAUTIFUL HAPPINESS 😂👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏
Love this. I miss home. I had a 1964 Squareback. We took the engine out and had it rebuilt by an old dairy farmer in Lynden, on Hannegan rd. His name was
Voskuilen, I think it's called Sorensen truck repair nowadays. Damn, 46 years ago.
Poxa, a parte da bolinha de papel, ao lembrar do Alex, me fez lacrimejar os olhos!
Seu coração é enorme, assim como sua dedicação.
É maravilhoso te acompanhar desde o começo e ver o resultado final.
Amo vocês!
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Cool! Saved 70 dollars.
she is so cute, applying compound, nd buffing!
Whooo hoooo, let's go!!!!! Love me some ##konathebus from Texas!!
Whooooo! 😄🤙🏼🙌🏼
Estava aguardando novidades. Excelente trabalho, sempre com dedicação e capricho nos detalhes!!! 👏👏👏 Brasil
Thanks for the video.
One of best restoration.I have seen.❤
Thank you so much!!
Progress continues !
Soooo Beautiful!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Looks beautiful 😍
WHO PUT ALUMINUM TO MY GRINDING WHEEL!!!! ha ha ha I heard that from Dad more than a few times in my youth!
Hahaha!!!
like 1.7K ! You have done a wonderful job...I remember your first episode and how bad of shape this was in.
Thank you! Oh yeah so crazy! I will do BEFORE / AFTER video !!
Yeah, you tell 'em! Rotate your phones when shooting video! haha. Maybe I'm just old.
Awesome video. Almost ready. Bring on 78
Thank you! 78 tomorrow! :)
Saludo desde Bogotá Colombia,hace 50 años, mi padre tuvo un microbus VW, por eso he seguido con expectativa esta recupera ción... 👏👍👌🚐
Looking awesome mich
Mahalo!
Good job 👍🏻
The long slooooooow ride 😛🤣
Haha ya!
Finally!!! i was waiting a lot for this day!!
Whoo! Ep78 tomorrow!
Os vídeos da kombi Kona são inspiradores. Valeu Mic.
the seam of the two-piece dash was not cleaned out before painting it you can clearly see the debris
Yeah tell DOM that! He failed! Haha I knew about that but ran out of time and they want more $$ from us, awful people at skinner shop... I want to get dash repainted someday to fix that problem... it sucks :)
saludos desde Huayllay_Pasco_Peru. muchas felicitaciones cada vez esta quedando hermosa.
Did you use a clutch alignment tool? If you have trouble stabbing the motor, check that first.
Heady stuff!🤣
Looking good
Thanks 👍
GREAT JOB ON THE BUS AND IF YOU'RE SHIPPING IT TO HAWAII WE DID 1979 AND IT SO DIRTY WE LOOKED FOR A CAR WASH TO CLEAN IT UP. ❤❤❤
Thank you! Oh man yeah for sure bus will get dirty from shipping haha
Put some nice chrome ,rims and better tires!
Will look a lot better!!
wow...this is most technical stuff...not easy...Kona looks better and better 😊👍
Good job !
Thank you so much!
Super ❤❤
🤙🏼🤙🏼
Un gros travail
For security, you can add a hidden kill switch.👍🏽
Yeah! For sure!!
Прекрасно очень всё здорово, ждём #78😊.
I recommend shoulder harness for the driver. Are you really planning to bring this beautiful bus to rusty Hawaii. Don't keep it on Windward Oahu, Hilo, or anyplace on Kauai, or eastern Maui other than short times like camping. Just don't keep it the wet spots, especially on the beach. Make sure you contact the many VW clubs in Honolulu. If your home base is Honolulu look me up.
A lot of trial and error, but success in the end "Bro"
Hahaha
Marking its spot all ready!
Its a VW, if that ever stops it means your out of fluid fluid fluid!.
Супер интересно VW 😊😊😊😊❤
you vw bus very beautiful bus kona form lee
Thank you very much!
ah.... so close to starting up, we're so waiting to hear that engine purr...
Me too!
Here ya go
24:49 WD-40 is not a lubricant. If you didn't lube the turn signal stalk with something other than WD-40, it will get stiff and bind up. I would recommend a silicone based gel or grease.
I Thing he was only using WD40 to cleaning the switch.
Hey Mic, Why didn't you work from the leftside of the bus to the doors when you installed the floating floor?
Better make sure you get upholstery scotch guard or you will regret getting those interior colors in a second. That's for sure. btw Good thing you didn't try to drive that bus, with the steering assemble not bolted together yet. Jeez, man. BTW that Steering wheel nut is supposed to be torqued to 50 Nm of torque. When you installed those plastic hose separators from hoses not chafing one another you should place a larger piece of hose over both of those hoses that are rubbing against each other. to protect them or they will chaft one another and wear through.
Hope you used heat sensitive adhesive on the flooring
Beautiful restoration, but I'd be afraid to drive it. It's basically a show vehicle now.
Aw thank you! I'm looking forward to drive it! :)